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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.81 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.81 and 73.23 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.81 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.81 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.81 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 19,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.81/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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